Today's Harvest

It can be an exciting experience to look for a new home in the country. But once you’ve found that perfect property, what are the next steps to “make it yours?” Here are a few steps to the home buying process and some specifics that may come in handy.

Leveraging the equity you have in rural property can provide the funds you need to buy additional acres, construct a home or barn, or remodel an existing structure. Patrick Coates, Farm Credit East Mortgage Specialist, shares few scenarios when tapping into this equity may be beneficial.

Weather fluctuation and market volatility are major risks for crop producers. Jeremy Forrett, Vice President/Assistant Manager of Crop Growers, LLP, gives us a spring weather update and how these risks can be mitigated through crop insurance.

State programs have protected over 436,000 acres from development in the seven states served by Farm Credit East. There are growing concerns, however, about limitations on farming practices and necessary investments on protected land.